...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY... .This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires on roadways. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, up to two inches at Lookout Pass, and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, I-90 Lookout Pass to Alberton, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 700-1500 cfs. The segment mileage is approximately 10 miles long and has a class rating of III-IV.
The river rapids in this run include Big Timber Rapid, Pinball Rapid, S-Turn Rapid, and Hoot Owl Rapid. These rapids are known for their technicality and require experienced boaters. The run also has several sections that require portaging due to dangerous obstacles such as log jams and waterfalls.
The regulations for this area include the mandatory use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and prohibiting camping within 200 feet of the riverbank. Additionally, all boaters must have a valid Montana fishing license and follow catch and release regulations for all fish species.
| Last Updated | 2025-12-31 |
| River Levels | 15300 cfs (10.34 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 195% |
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| Class Level | None |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12354500 |
St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id
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471cfs |
Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt
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6360cfs |
St. Regis River Near St. Regis
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682cfs |
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
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3980cfs |
Flathead River At Perma Mt
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14400cfs |
Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt
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1970cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Clearwater Crossing Campground
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Forks FAS
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Big Pine FAS
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Big Pine Fishing Access
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West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 6, T13N, R26W To Clearwater Crossing Trailhead, Sec. 6, T13N, R25W
Cedar Log Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 19, T13N, R25W
Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26W
Irish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 20, T12N, R25W To Mainstem, Sec. 22, T12N, R25W
Montana Creek, Sec. 18, T11N, R24W To Fish Creek, Sec. 8, T12N, R24W
Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 21, T11N, R25W To Montana Creek, Sec. 18, T12N, R24W